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"The Beauty Lab"

Beauty is perfected with the potent effect, driven
by desire to create something truly envious! There’s a skill that makeup
artists like Nicole Thompson have developed in an attempt to
underestimate beauty behaviour. One thing you learn through diligent people
watching is that most women have a huge issue with perfecting their own makeup
skills. Let’s be honest here, we are not all trained makeup artists in Italy
and Paris, so chances are your makeup routine will not always be picture
perfect.

Perhaps it’s not surprising, that women on more then one occasion make
the mistake of matching the wrong foundation colour to there skin tone. We have
all been there and believe me it isn’t the most pleasant experience. So how do
we become motivated and take the beauty world by storm? She’s the MAC-made business icon most women thank every time
they put on a matte lipstick. What is the secret to beauty perfection? The
motivational makeup artist shares exclusively.

Heather Lisa Noire (BF) Hi Nicole, I was
wondering what inspires you in your career? And what advice do you have to
people wishing to be in the makeup world? What is your signature look? What is
a good colour for paler skin tones?

Nicole Thompson (MAC ARTIST)Hi
Heather, everything inspires me in my career!!! The people I work
with, past and present references, what is happening in the Fashion and Beauty
world, magazines! I have a library of Fashion Magazines. Thank god for the
world we live in where we can follow everything immediately on Social Media! I
follow my favourite Fashion Photographers, Makeup artists, and hairstylists for
constant inspiration!!! Mac tumblr is a great place to start as well- it
connects you with our Online videos and tutorials, pictures of what we are up
to around the world creating magic!! Signature look! That’s a tough one!
I believe in being able to cover many areas of makeup- I would hate to be
stuck! I am obsessed with creating the most beautiful skin with the least
amount of products possible-anyone can throw on a tone of makeup, it takes real
skill and Photographers love it when you can create something amazing without
looking heavy or cakey-this is a skill I have been working on for years!

Nicole Thompson (MAC ARTIST) Start by using
your foundation or concealer to lightly blank out the natural colour of your
lips for a blank canvas! Sometimes for clients I lightly powder with MAC prep
and prime Translucent Finishing Powder swell for extra hold. YES THE LIP LINER
IS A MUST! Draw in your lips with the pencil completely then layover your
favourite Lipstick! Blot with a tissue and repeat! I always say-the more layers
you add the longer it takes to come off!

Nicole Thompson (MAC ARTIST) My faves!!! #168
brush to buff on foundation smoothly and softly! It is also great to shape the
face with Bronzer- grab 2! The #109 Powder brush for specific placement of
powder and great coverage, for EYES the #219 brush to place colour around the
eyes or smudge out liner, and the #217 brush for the perfect smokey blend!
Woo!

Nicole Thompson (MAC ARTIST) I was and am
still obsessed with Val Garland, the legendary makeup Artist we are so lucky to
work with at MAC. I have followed her career and taken inspiration from her!
What most inspired me is beyond the fact that she has mastered so many makeup
looks and skills in her career; never sticking to one predictable look-she is
extremely passionate! She always makes sure to inspire, engage, and energize
her team and if I can be anything like that with my team-I will be happy!